Dive Site - Apo Island - Coconut Point
| Dive Site - Apo Island - Coconut Point | |||
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| Apo Island - Coconut Point | Apo Island, Philippines | ||
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| Philippines |  |
30 m | Advanced Open Water |
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| - | Salt | 0 m | |
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| 9° 4.797′ N 9.07995° N 9° 4′ 47.82″ N |
123° 16.167′ E 123.26945° E 123° 16′ 10.02″ E |
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| 2 dives at this location: | |||
| 396 | 406 | |||
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| The Coconut Point dive site at Apo Island in the Philippines, is for the experienced diver who likes fast drift dives. Because of its location on the tip of the island, the currents can be fierce - down- and up-currents are not uncommon and the divers might find themselves in something resembling a washing machine. Coconut Point is considered to be one of the best dive sites at Apo Island. Entry is at the northern side of the island fronting a small group of coconuts near the shore, hence its name. It is usually a drift dive going heading westwards. In the shallows, the fish life is extraordinary with a rainbow of colourful reef fish blocking the view to the surface. Look out in the blue for schools of big eyed trevallies, turtles, wrasses and other big fish. The coral slope is filled with colorful feather stars, hard and soft corals. A lot of fish such as parrotfish, red tooth triggerfish, snappers and trevallies can be seen at the beginning of the dive. A school of jacks is usually gathering near a sandy slope in the middle of the dive, depending on the strength of the current. This dive site is recommended for advanced and experienced divers only. |
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